After a districtwide update to metal detectors in Columbus City Schools, some students say they wait in a long line outside to get screened to be allowed inside
Picture of Columbus City Schools students lined up awaiting their turn to go through scanners at Columbus International High School. their school.
According to the district, an upgrade to the Evolv detectors increased their sensitivity, leading to wait times at some buildings. "By the time you get into your classroom, you’re either on time and it’s practically empty, or you’re late and it’s still pretty empty, because there are still people behind you trying to get into the building," she said. "When I timed it I got around 21 minutes outside, but there was still three more buses that came after me."
The safety and security of our students is the district’s top priority and we appreciate our student's patience as we navigate this process."Tuesday morning, Herald led a peaceful protest outside International High School before class to speak out about the long lines caused by the increased sensitivity of detectors.
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